Sheryl Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz April 5, 1974[1] Makati City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouse(s) | Norman Bustos (m. 1996; div. 2008) |
| Children | Ashley Nicole Cruz |
| Parent(s) | Rosemarie Sonora Ricky Belmonte |
| Relatives | Susan Roces (aunt) Fernando Poe Jr. (uncle-in-law) Grace Poe (cousin) Sunshine Cruz (cousin) Rayver Cruz (cousin) Rodjun Cruz (cousin) Geneva Cruz (cousin) Donna Cruz (cousin) Tirso Cruz III (uncle) |
Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita, as Valeria in Bakekang, as Miss Minchin in Princess Sarah and in the Philippine remake of Rosalinda.
After four years out of ABS-CBN, in 2012, she had a guest appearance on the series Walang Hanggan as young Virginia "Manang Henya" Cruz, portrayed by Susan Roces. In 2013, while still a contract star of ABS-CBN, she became part of Galema: Anak ni Zuma, as Galela Carriedo.
She returned to her home network GMA in 2014, where she has been working since, being given many roles and TV appearances.
Acting career
Cruz started her career at a very young age. She won the FAMAS best child actress award for her portrayal in the film Mga Basang Sisiw opposite Janice de Belen, Che Che and Julie Vega. She also won best child actress for the film Roman Rapido opposite Fernando Poe Jr.. She was also in the film Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1980) with Fernando Poe Jr. and in Tropang Bulilit (1981) with Niño Muhlach and Lea Salonga.
She was later contracted by Regal Films along with Kristina Paner and Manilyn Reynes to form the group 'Triplets'. Among the three, Manilyn Reynes became the Star of the New Decade and Sheryl Cruz became the Princess of Philippine Cinema. At that time, GMA Network established the youth oriented TV show That's Entertainment hosted by German Moreno, where she became part of the Wednesday group.
Her movie career blossomed as part of Philippine cinema's most memorable love teams, that of herself and Romnick Sarmenta. Cruz then signed a contract with Seiko Films. She later married and moved to the United States. In August 2004, Cruz decided to return home, and starred in her comeback film, Mano Po III: My Love, with her godmother Ms. Vilma Santos-Recto, governor of Batangas.
Cruz' biggest break was starring in two seasons of Now and Forever, Tinig and Ganti, which garnered high ratings (equivalent to that of a primetime show) despite it being in an afternoon timeslot. She appeared on Bakekang, in which her antagonist character, Valeria, became a household name. In 2007–2008, she transferred to ABS-CBN after her career on GMA when she was offered to play Miss Minchin, the main antagonist of Princess Sarah, as Xandra in Komiks Presents: Varga, and a special participation role in Lobo. She decided to transfer back to GMA Network to do Luna Mystica, opposite a former talent of ABS-CBN, Heart Evangelista.
In the mid-plot of the Sine Novela offering Tinik sa Dibdib, Cruz was cast as an additional character in the series, rumored that she was the replacement of Ara Mina. In the series, she was the lead antagonist, the love triangle between Lando (portrayed by Marvin Agustin) and Lorna (portrayed by Sunshine Dizon in the first three weeks and Nadine Samonte onwards).
After her role in Tinik sa Dibdib, Cruz was chosen by GMA Network to appear in Langit sa Piling Mo as a guest star. She also starred in the first season of the GMA reality comedy series Ang Yaman ni Lola and Grazilda.
In 2011, Cruz moved to TV5 and joined the cast of Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak. She immediately returned to GMA after the show ended through the remake of Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin.
In 2012, she came back on TV5 via Isang Dakot na Luha. Cruz later returned again to ABS-CBN the same year, appearing in a special participation role in the last episodes of the teleserye Walang Hanggan, playing the role of a younger Manang Henya (portrayed by her aunt Susan Roces) in flashbacks. She, along with her cousin Sunshine Cruz, also starred in the 2013 action-horror-drama series Galema: Anak ni Zuma, starring Andi Eigenmann.
On December 7, 2013, Cruz won the P1,000,000 in The Singing Bee with four consecutive answers.
She returned to her home network GMA once again in 2014, and was given many roles and TV appearances including the afternoon drama series Buena Familia.
Personal life
On June 20, 2012, Cruz made a guest appearance on Eat Bulaga! segments such as "Hakot Pa More", "Music Hero" and "Bawal Judgmental". Her parents were both Sampaguita Pictures stars, Ricky Belmonte and Rosemarie Sonora. Her ethnicity is Chinese[2] on her maternal side, Tagalog on her paternal side, and Spanish-Filipino on both her maternal and paternal sides. She is the niece of actress Susan Roces. Cruz and her husband Norman Bustos were married in 1996 but filed for divorce in March 2008.[3] They have a daughter named Ashley Nicole. Cruz filed her candidacy for councilor of Manila but lost in the May 13, 2019 national elections.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ang Leon At Ang Kuting | With Fernando Poe Jr | ||
| 1981 | Mga Basang Sisiw | |||
| Tropang Bulilit | With Niño Muhlach | |||
| 1983 | Lovingly Yours, Helen: The Movie | Jinky | "Nang Maubos Ang Kandila" segment | |
| 1985 | I Have Three Hands | Anak ni Don Severino | ||
| Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Luisa | "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa" segment | ||
| 1986 | Batang Quiapo | Sonea | ||
| Payaso | ||||
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | [4] | ||
| 1988 | One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor | |||
| Rock-A-Bye Baby | With Gary V, Jestoni Alarcon and Romnick Sarmenta | |||
| Mirror, Mirror on the Wall | With Gloria Romero, Charito Solis, Pilita Corales, Rita Avila and Jennifer Sevilla | |||
| Puso Sa Puso | Roselle | With Romnick Sarmenta, Cesar Montano and Jennifer Sevilla | ||
| Langit At Lupa | Susan | With Romnick Sarmenta, Jennifer Sevilla, Pilar Pilapil | ||
| 1989 | Everlasting Love | Michelle | With Romnick Sarmenta | |
| Pardina at Mga Dwende | Pardina | With Romnick Sarmenta, Billy Joe Crawford, Ian Veneracion and Jennifer Sevilla | ||
| Bihagin Ang Dalagang Ito | Kakay | With Gabby Concepcion, Rita Avila and Cesar Montano | ||
| 1990 | Mundo Man Ay Magunaw | Alma | With Romnick Sarmenta, Jennifer Sevilla, Susan Roces and Nida Blanca | |
| Sagot Ng Puso | Elsa | With Romnick Sarmenta, Charito Solis, Gloria Diaz, Cesar Montano | ||
| Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? | Julie | With Jestoni Alarcon and Gretchen Barretto | ||
| 1991 | Ipaglaban Mo Ako Boy Topak | With Zoren Legaspi | ||
| Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit at Lupa | Fatima | With Romnick Sarmenta and Cesar Montano | ||
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | With Romnick Sarmenta | |||
| 1992 | Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Debora | "Ang Lalaki Sa Salamin" segment, with Romnick Sarmenta | |
| Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati | Regine | With Jestoni Alarcon | ||
| 1993 | Ms. Dolora X | With Aga Muhlach | ||
| Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Karla | With Bong Revilla Jr | ||
| 1994 | Hataw Tatay, Hataw! | Jenny | With Dolphy, Zoren Legaspi, Nanette Medved | |
| Sobra Talaga... Over!!! | Marietta | With Anjo Yllana | ||
| Greggy en Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna | Anna | With Benjie Paras and Babalu | ||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Gina | "Anino" segment | ||
| Paano Na Ang Mundo Ni Janet | Janet | With Christopher de Leon | ||
| 1996 | Milyonaryong Mini | Salud | With Manilyn Reynes, Anjo Yllana and John Estrada | |
| 2004 | Mano Po III: My Love | Bernadette Yang | ||
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 | Grace | "Yaya" segment |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
| 2019 | Magkaagaw | Veron | GMA Network |
| Young Once Upon a Time | Herself | Net 25 | |
| 2018 | Tadhana: Saranghae | Genie | GMA Network |
| My Guitar Princess | Adele Raymundo | ||
| 2017–2018 | Impostora | Bettina "Betty" Romero | |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Beatriz Spencer-Del Valle | |
| 2016 | Oh My Mama | Julia Domingo-Reyes | |
| Once Again | Agnes Carbonnel | ||
| 2015 | Buena Familia | Josephine Carter | |
| Love Hotline | Amalia Punzalan | ||
| Imbestigador: Hinalay sa Loob ng Bahay (Gupit Panty) | |||
| 2014 | Strawberry Lane | Monique Tolentino-Bernarte | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jeep | Rosalina "Lina" | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | The Singing Bee | Herself, guest celebrity player (won 1 million pesos) | |
| 2013–2014 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak ni Zuma | Galela Carriedo | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Susan Roces | |
| Walang Hanggan | A young Virginia "Henya" Cruz | ||
| Isang Dakot na Luha | Helga Zamora | TV5 | |
| 2011 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Amara Luna | GMA Network |
| Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Rosal Flores | TV5 | |
| Babaeng Hampaslupa | A young Helena See | ||
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face: Sa Piling ng Kaaway | Nenita | ||
| 2010–2011 | Grazilda | Fabiola | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Ang Yaman ni Lola | Kimberly Hechanova-Cabagnot | |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib | Rita Domingo | |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Donya Valeria Del Castillo-Altamirano | |
| SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso | Viola Ojeda | ||
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Alice Sagrado | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Young Eleanora "Lady Elle" Blancaflor | ABS-CBN |
| Komiks Presents: Varga | Xandra | ||
| 2007 | Princess Sarah | Miss Maria Minchin | |
| Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Magdalena | GMA Network | |
| Sinasamba Kita | Divina Ferrer | ||
| 2006 | Bakekang | Valeria Arevalo | |
| Now and Forever: Tinig | Selena | ||
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Ganti | Samantha | |
| 2004 | Startalk | Herself / host | |
| Mulawin | Linang | ||
| Magpakailanman: Jinky Oda Story | Jinky Oda | ||
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various roles | ABS-CBN |
| 1993 | Haybol Rambol | GMA Network | |
| 1992 | Billy Bilyonaryo | ||
| 1981–1996 | Lovingly Yours, Helen | ||
| 1986–1992 | That's Entertainment | Herself / Wednesday group member | |
| 1992–1996 | GMA Supershow | Herself / co-host |
Discography
- Sheryl (1989)
- Walang Ganyanan (1991)
- Row 4 (Ang Baliktorians) Soundtrack (1993)
- There's No Place Like Home (2009)
- Sa Puso ay Ikaw Pa Rin (2014)
References
- ^ https://kickerdaily.com/posts/2018/04/sunshine-to-cousin-ate-sheryl-thank-you-for-loving-me-and-my-children/
- ^ "ASIAN JOURNAL a San Diego original. The 1st Asian Journal in Ca,USA. A Filipino American weekly. Online – Digital – Print Editions". asianjournalusa.com. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin. "Sheryl Cruz and husband Norman Bustos file for divorce". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ Soriano, Luciano E. (September 21, 1987). "A mildly amusing sitcom". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
External links
- Profile on iGMA.tv
- Sheryl Cruz at IMDb